fl1oy ost w tG Bowers THE COLLAPSE stock market 1929 followed great depression 1930s came time Americans filled unprecedented enthusiasm aviation large extent mania flying brought about Lindberghs successful Atlantic crossing followed other daring h\tory-making flights economy time however tle enthusiasm manifested itself form reading aviation publications day dreaming time could afford buy airplane become pilot other times history determined resource ful Individuals content merely day dream put dr&ims ideas action de velopment actual hardware barns shops basements became small aircraft factories just case homebuilders today utilizing such tools materials engines could readily obtained course efforts futile also quite successful example Pietenpol Air Camper powered cheap plentiful Model Ford en gine period began under such circumstances still homebuilders favorite now some 45 years later Another example subject article Wiley Post Model began project enthusiastic Ford garage mechanic Enid OkIa Unfortunately name gifted individual has slipped oblivion owner garage Mr Straughn suffi ciently interested employees crea tion establish Straughn Airplane Co 1934 Wichita Kan small Model Ford engine powered twoplace biplane side side seating placed production Only three air planes built company beset financial problems ma chine intended sell under $1000 costing build 1935 corporation Oklahoma City bought manufacturing rights airplane named after Oklahomas famous flier far known use name connection Wiley Post ever venture dozen airplanes pro duced reportedly selling $1438 company succumbed another tragedy era flew little ship indicated very well liked being docile easy fly specifications performance Wiley Post typical light plane day its construction wing span 28 ft length overall 19 ft 8 weights empty gross 581 998 lbs respectively fuel capacity 7 gal 35 gallon/ hour consumption rate Maximum speed 80 mph cruise ranging 60 70 landing speed reportedly 25 mph Absolute service ceilings 12000 10000 ft construction conventional welded steel fuselage tail framework wooden wings fabric covering According Aircraft World William Green Gerald Pollinger two examples Wiley Post Model U S Civil Register 1965 active storage does select given aircraft model suppose answers question modelers matter aesthetics could find beauty Storch Stuka Yet favorites just others turned-on ungainly Jenny Cub Wasnt said beauty eyes beholder far modeling con cerned should expanded say July1975 23 Build two waysrubber tail-wagger RC original did well both systems power beauty eyes beholder given time given purpose reason selected Wiley Post indoor rubber-powered project turned out beautiful model indoor flying site simply didnt justice spite adjusting seemed right hand turn model liked big circles resigned myself th fact best suited outdooors However during careful check alignment discovered problema slight amount washin top wing panels other corrected model flies nicely still feel better suited outdoor flying lazy calm summer evenings Since weight Cox 020 Pee Wee engine very nearly equals weight propeller rubber make power job Better yet little ACE Baby pulse R/C unit weighs slightly over three ounces will save lots long chases retrieve model Look figures wing area 187 sq 13 sq ft model weight complete engine radio can easily held 10 oz under gives wing loading 8 oz er sq ft experience small schoolyard scale R/C models becoming popular have found wing loading perfect Needless say little model has unlimited possibilities keeping original concept prototype 42 years ago cheap build fly either mode Best dont have burn 10 gal gasoline car going out suitable flying fieldjust walk over local school yard let rip Construction Construction simple fast Start building two fuselage sides 3/32 sq medium balsa directly plan select R/C version may use 3/32 sq spruce longerons stick balsa uprights diagonals cross members Join sides cut form ers 1/16 sheet stock glueing place after sanding use Titebond glue almost entirely model building primar ily because can thinned water easily applied brush however applications prefer old standby Ambroid Such place covering forward decking 1/32 sheet easily done using four pieces cut shape held place masking tape until glue dry Never use pins will split wood bends Add soft balsa blocks cowl cheeks chin sand shape along / 16 plywood nose plate help add nose weight needed rubber version provide solid support 1/16 plywood firewall 020 engine used Now add 1/16 sq stringers turtledeck install tailskid landing I/B SQ LEADING EDGE & LAZ\ TIPS FROM x Iis 5mpg _- IJT ST RUT111L IIPOSITII ISPARSSTRU II3/32/ POSfl -Iz[I 1_i_V177___ I------AILERONS ON TOP WING ONLY 3/32 X IM TRAILING EDGE ALL RImS I/U SNEET MAIN RU 24 REQ CENTER SECT RIBB REQ FRONT REAR TOP WING ICIHERS/32 PL INSTRUMENT PANEL NT THRUST RUSEN 020 GALSA NOSE BLOCK uiMI SOFT SHEET —II__ OP VIEW Si II j ON N/C VERSION SHIFT BATTERIES FOR PROPER BALANCE WINDSHIELD PATTERN STNUCTURE FDI ROD II BEARING -Iy I/IS PLY FIREWALL POSITION FOR 020 POWERED VERSION/32 SHEET COVERING / RAD CAP~124zX- I RADIATOR HOSE2 3 PLASTIC TIflEIALL P IiIGPLYCUTBiDETODO EDTYPICAL STRUT CROSSSECTION LINE ON 020 POWERED VERSION P- 4I/IGSQS S riT 7--i ill I. II Ii 4r-&-Hr -11TACEBABYRiSTRIPE COLOR U -x UWIT SHOWN BY 1~~~-2 DOTTEDLINEB COX 020 PEE WEE U-.-.-.. SHOWN BY DOTTED IASOFTBNEE3/32 SHEET PLATES LINES FOR N/C\i, ALU TUBECASANE STRUT MOUNTING VERSIONEX~TI/32 WIRE- FILL IN WITH /32 SHEET MID BIDE VIEWIFRONT NOTE USE B 5COVER WITH TISSUEI UIEET PLASTIC PROP ON STRUT RUBBER VERSIONII Th i 71 K77m pI -POSITIONS\ -Tr BI ANDI V TREXLER SOLDERBALLOON WHEELSTAPEH gear fuselage may set aside until after wings tail built quite simple need few words advice laminate almost wing tips tail outlines 1/32 strips soaked hot water few mIn utes bonded Titebond glue very simple strength weight savings well worth Just cut form inside radius curve 24 Model Aviation LAMINATE 1/32 X 3/ 3/32 TORQUE ROD WS I/B SO LEADING EDGE F- I/IS SHEET /STRUT 3/ BACKINGDOUBLE1116 50POSIT32 IRIBSSPARSSCRAP J LNATE IFS 1/32 X I/S 3/32 X 1/4 TRAILING EDGE /32 SHEET RIDS 24 REQ jET 3/ S IDIH I3/32 XS/I6 / 3/32X I/S BOTTON WING JOINERS N I/32X3/32 FRONT REAR 1/32 PLY RAD CAP 9 THREAD RIGGING CABANE STRUTS IASSEMULE INTERPLANE 3/32 X 3/16 SPRUCE j STRUTS IN POSITION OF B_ 2 3/52 SQ SPRUCE LONGERONS NM ON RiG VERSION RUDDR CROSS SECTION 4S IRE I/IS SHEET OMITTED FOR CLARITY 7 2 ALU TB RUBBER PIN GLUE WELL APE LAMINATE RADIATOR CONST //IesHEr/16 SQ BRASS MESH 46X3/32I~MDOUSLE SPAR AND MYLAR ES ON RiG VERSION iii 1/32 SHEET PLATES BEARINGS I/IS ON R/C VERSION BAMBOO TAIL SKID FRONT - -I TOP VIEW iii 3/32 SET II II -II II SOURCES OF DATA I THE AIRCRAFT OF THE WORLD GREEN S POLLINGER 2 THE RESTORER MAGAZINE MAY-JUNE 1962 3 AVIATION MAGAZINE L 1934 4 JANES ALL THE WORLDS AIRCRAFT 1935 S AERO DIGEST MAGAZINES CIRCA MID ISSOS A/s WBIND AND SOLD NOTE ALL PARTS ARE BALSA UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON PLAN COVER ENTIRE MODEL WITH JAP TISSUE STANDARD AIRCRAFT COLOR YELLOW OR CREAM WITH BLACK NUMERALS AND TRIM DETAILS ARE BLACK COPPER AND SILVER WILEY POST MODEL FOR RUBBER POWER OR 020 PULSE RUDDER RiG ISCALEI 25 II2SPAN 2OLENOTHI575QAREA WEIGHT RUBBER VERSION30Z RiG SSOZ DESIGNED DRAWN AND BUILT BY HURST G BOWERS FEB 1975 0 1 constructed sand rub soap candle along edge prevent stick ing take wet strips apply glue stack other continued page 26 23 Inches 456 CJuly1975 25 Hold place around edge form masking tape until dry carefully remove form usually let dry overnight Once try method Im sure wont use other again select R/C version sure use two 3/32 sq spars rudder may separated hinged fin using Mylar strip hinges held place drop epoxy have put 1/32 sheet plates side rudder over location torque arm actuates drill 1/16 hole spar permit free loose insertion arm rudder Let emphasize must loose free sloppy build wings dont forget scrap balsa strut seats should top side bottom wings bottom sides top wings confusing isnt Now framework com pleted sand carefully cover model select R/C version sure leave access through bottom install radio equipment along provisions charging etc used yellow Jap tissue beautiful doped three four coats Sig Lite Coat low-shrink clear dope strong entirely adequate either rubber light R/C models Use black tissue wing tail numerals however picture saw prototype did have construction details next quite simple radiator screen light brass mesh isnt available use piece hankerchief shirttail paint gold looks just good Make hoses cockpit pad ding black plastic tubing wire insula tion exhaust pipe /8 alu minum tubing now ready tedious task entire modelthe correct accurate installation cabane struts upon top wing mounted Care fully study drawings jig plans nd build scrap 3/32 balsa completed tape position shown top fuselage ward decking cut struts proper length sanding streamlined section Install two front struts first install front rear strut gether can cause jnaccurate align ment Cut small seat 1/32 sheet cowling insert end struts longeron former gussett position Pin tops struts securely notches top plate jig check carefully insure alignment glue base strut position epoxy front dry repeat opera tion rear struts dry sand four flush top jig top plate remove pins tape carefully separate jig fuselage Now align securely epoxy top wing onto cabane struts seat points provided underside center section dry install lower wing slipping spars notches provided bottom sides fuse lage Pin position glue time Install interplane struts same sequence cabanes ie front members first rear mem bers last diagonals After operation accurate wing alignment positive glue lower wing spars securely using long handle glue brush working down through cockpit dry remove pins its fun games Flying rubber version will begin trimming session after glide tests good glide established give prop about 50 winds launch carefully over something nice soft preferably feather bed medium grass will use nine propeller experimented power until found four strands 3/16 flat rubber about right point can say model must trimmed its own right simply task fly trim adjust fly trim adjust optimum did show down thrust drawings proper alignment and/or balance attained some vertical thrust adjustment will prob ably necessary compensate three ounces under good conditions power indicated good 30-second airplane however want lighten up bit can greatly improve performance rubber fly R/C version same general rules apply Bal ance adjust good glide try power making necessary trim changes required word caution dont overpower model real air plane flew low slow must rendition 26 Model Aviation Although biplanes make picturesque models center section struts mounting top wing scare builders plan includes triedand-true jig easily made up fits atop fuselage automatic place ment sanding strut ends proper lengths angles meet wing Note free-wheeling wind-from-front end top left picture Structure beneath shows parts close scale possibleright number ribs croaspieces etc Right-hand pictures show smaller gas prop RC version struts wiring build version neces sary modification access hatch fuselage bottom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1975/07
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 26
fl1oy ost w tG Bowers THE COLLAPSE stock market 1929 followed great depression 1930s came time Americans filled unprecedented enthusiasm aviation large extent mania flying brought about Lindberghs successful Atlantic crossing followed other daring h\tory-making flights economy time however tle enthusiasm manifested itself form reading aviation publications day dreaming time could afford buy airplane become pilot other times history determined resource ful Individuals content merely day dream put dr&ims ideas action de velopment actual hardware barns shops basements became small aircraft factories just case homebuilders today utilizing such tools materials engines could readily obtained course efforts futile also quite successful example Pietenpol Air Camper powered cheap plentiful Model Ford en gine period began under such circumstances still homebuilders favorite now some 45 years later Another example subject article Wiley Post Model began project enthusiastic Ford garage mechanic Enid OkIa Unfortunately name gifted individual has slipped oblivion owner garage Mr Straughn suffi ciently interested employees crea tion establish Straughn Airplane Co 1934 Wichita Kan small Model Ford engine powered twoplace biplane side side seating placed production Only three air planes built company beset financial problems ma chine intended sell under $1000 costing build 1935 corporation Oklahoma City bought manufacturing rights airplane named after Oklahomas famous flier far known use name connection Wiley Post ever venture dozen airplanes pro duced reportedly selling $1438 company succumbed another tragedy era flew little ship indicated very well liked being docile easy fly specifications performance Wiley Post typical light plane day its construction wing span 28 ft length overall 19 ft 8 weights empty gross 581 998 lbs respectively fuel capacity 7 gal 35 gallon/ hour consumption rate Maximum speed 80 mph cruise ranging 60 70 landing speed reportedly 25 mph Absolute service ceilings 12000 10000 ft construction conventional welded steel fuselage tail framework wooden wings fabric covering According Aircraft World William Green Gerald Pollinger two examples Wiley Post Model U S Civil Register 1965 active storage does select given aircraft model suppose answers question modelers matter aesthetics could find beauty Storch Stuka Yet favorites just others turned-on ungainly Jenny Cub Wasnt said beauty eyes beholder far modeling con cerned should expanded say July1975 23 Build two waysrubber tail-wagger RC original did well both systems power beauty eyes beholder given time given purpose reason selected Wiley Post indoor rubber-powered project turned out beautiful model indoor flying site simply didnt justice spite adjusting seemed right hand turn model liked big circles resigned myself th fact best suited outdooors However during careful check alignment discovered problema slight amount washin top wing panels other corrected model flies nicely still feel better suited outdoor flying lazy calm summer evenings Since weight Cox 020 Pee Wee engine very nearly equals weight propeller rubber make power job Better yet little ACE Baby pulse R/C unit weighs slightly over three ounces will save lots long chases retrieve model Look figures wing area 187 sq 13 sq ft model weight complete engine radio can easily held 10 oz under gives wing loading 8 oz er sq ft experience small schoolyard scale R/C models becoming popular have found wing loading perfect Needless say little model has unlimited possibilities keeping original concept prototype 42 years ago cheap build fly either mode Best dont have burn 10 gal gasoline car going out suitable flying fieldjust walk over local school yard let rip Construction Construction simple fast Start building two fuselage sides 3/32 sq medium balsa directly plan select R/C version may use 3/32 sq spruce longerons stick balsa uprights diagonals cross members Join sides cut form ers 1/16 sheet stock glueing place after sanding use Titebond glue almost entirely model building primar ily because can thinned water easily applied brush however applications prefer old standby Ambroid Such place covering forward decking 1/32 sheet easily done using four pieces cut shape held place masking tape until glue dry Never use pins will split wood bends Add soft balsa blocks cowl cheeks chin sand shape along / 16 plywood nose plate help add nose weight needed rubber version provide solid support 1/16 plywood firewall 020 engine used Now add 1/16 sq stringers turtledeck install tailskid landing I/B SQ LEADING EDGE & LAZ\ TIPS FROM x Iis 5mpg _- IJT ST RUT111L IIPOSITII ISPARSSTRU II3/32/ POSfl -Iz[I 1_i_V177___ I------AILERONS ON TOP WING ONLY 3/32 X IM TRAILING EDGE ALL RImS I/U SNEET MAIN RU 24 REQ CENTER SECT RIBB REQ FRONT REAR TOP WING ICIHERS/32 PL INSTRUMENT PANEL NT THRUST RUSEN 020 GALSA NOSE BLOCK uiMI SOFT SHEET —II__ OP VIEW Si II j ON N/C VERSION SHIFT BATTERIES FOR PROPER BALANCE WINDSHIELD PATTERN STNUCTURE FDI ROD II BEARING -Iy I/IS PLY FIREWALL POSITION FOR 020 POWERED VERSION/32 SHEET COVERING / RAD CAP~124zX- I RADIATOR HOSE2 3 PLASTIC TIflEIALL P IiIGPLYCUTBiDETODO EDTYPICAL STRUT CROSSSECTION LINE ON 020 POWERED VERSION P- 4I/IGSQS S riT 7--i ill I. II Ii 4r-&-Hr -11TACEBABYRiSTRIPE COLOR U -x UWIT SHOWN BY 1~~~-2 DOTTEDLINEB COX 020 PEE WEE U-.-.-.. SHOWN BY DOTTED IASOFTBNEE3/32 SHEET PLATES LINES FOR N/C\i, ALU TUBECASANE STRUT MOUNTING VERSIONEX~TI/32 WIRE- FILL IN WITH /32 SHEET MID BIDE VIEWIFRONT NOTE USE B 5COVER WITH TISSUEI UIEET PLASTIC PROP ON STRUT RUBBER VERSIONII Th i 71 K77m pI -POSITIONS\ -Tr BI ANDI V TREXLER SOLDERBALLOON WHEELSTAPEH gear fuselage may set aside until after wings tail built quite simple need few words advice laminate almost wing tips tail outlines 1/32 strips soaked hot water few mIn utes bonded Titebond glue very simple strength weight savings well worth Just cut form inside radius curve 24 Model Aviation LAMINATE 1/32 X 3/ 3/32 TORQUE ROD WS I/B SO LEADING EDGE F- I/IS SHEET /STRUT 3/ BACKINGDOUBLE1116 50POSIT32 IRIBSSPARSSCRAP J LNATE IFS 1/32 X I/S 3/32 X 1/4 TRAILING EDGE /32 SHEET RIDS 24 REQ jET 3/ S IDIH I3/32 XS/I6 / 3/32X I/S BOTTON WING JOINERS N I/32X3/32 FRONT REAR 1/32 PLY RAD CAP 9 THREAD RIGGING CABANE STRUTS IASSEMULE INTERPLANE 3/32 X 3/16 SPRUCE j STRUTS IN POSITION OF B_ 2 3/52 SQ SPRUCE LONGERONS NM ON RiG VERSION RUDDR CROSS SECTION 4S IRE I/IS SHEET OMITTED FOR CLARITY 7 2 ALU TB RUBBER PIN GLUE WELL APE LAMINATE RADIATOR CONST //IesHEr/16 SQ BRASS MESH 46X3/32I~MDOUSLE SPAR AND MYLAR ES ON RiG VERSION iii 1/32 SHEET PLATES BEARINGS I/IS ON R/C VERSION BAMBOO TAIL SKID FRONT - -I TOP VIEW iii 3/32 SET II II -II II SOURCES OF DATA I THE AIRCRAFT OF THE WORLD GREEN S POLLINGER 2 THE RESTORER MAGAZINE MAY-JUNE 1962 3 AVIATION MAGAZINE L 1934 4 JANES ALL THE WORLDS AIRCRAFT 1935 S AERO DIGEST MAGAZINES CIRCA MID ISSOS A/s WBIND AND SOLD NOTE ALL PARTS ARE BALSA UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON PLAN COVER ENTIRE MODEL WITH JAP TISSUE STANDARD AIRCRAFT COLOR YELLOW OR CREAM WITH BLACK NUMERALS AND TRIM DETAILS ARE BLACK COPPER AND SILVER WILEY POST MODEL FOR RUBBER POWER OR 020 PULSE RUDDER RiG ISCALEI 25 II2SPAN 2OLENOTHI575QAREA WEIGHT RUBBER VERSION30Z RiG SSOZ DESIGNED DRAWN AND BUILT BY HURST G BOWERS FEB 1975 0 1 constructed sand rub soap candle along edge prevent stick ing take wet strips apply glue stack other continued page 26 23 Inches 456 CJuly1975 25 Hold place around edge form masking tape until dry carefully remove form usually let dry overnight Once try method Im sure wont use other again select R/C version sure use two 3/32 sq spars rudder may separated hinged fin using Mylar strip hinges held place drop epoxy have put 1/32 sheet plates side rudder over location torque arm actuates drill 1/16 hole spar permit free loose insertion arm rudder Let emphasize must loose free sloppy build wings dont forget scrap balsa strut seats should top side bottom wings bottom sides top wings confusing isnt Now framework com pleted sand carefully cover model select R/C version sure leave access through bottom install radio equipment along provisions charging etc used yellow Jap tissue beautiful doped three four coats Sig Lite Coat low-shrink clear dope strong entirely adequate either rubber light R/C models Use black tissue wing tail numerals however picture saw prototype did have construction details next quite simple radiator screen light brass mesh isnt available use piece hankerchief shirttail paint gold looks just good Make hoses cockpit pad ding black plastic tubing wire insula tion exhaust pipe /8 alu minum tubing now ready tedious task entire modelthe correct accurate installation cabane struts upon top wing mounted Care fully study drawings jig plans nd build scrap 3/32 balsa completed tape position shown top fuselage ward decking cut struts proper length sanding streamlined section Install two front struts first install front rear strut gether can cause jnaccurate align ment Cut small seat 1/32 sheet cowling insert end struts longeron former gussett position Pin tops struts securely notches top plate jig check carefully insure alignment glue base strut position epoxy front dry repeat opera tion rear struts dry sand four flush top jig top plate remove pins tape carefully separate jig fuselage Now align securely epoxy top wing onto cabane struts seat points provided underside center section dry install lower wing slipping spars notches provided bottom sides fuse lage Pin position glue time Install interplane struts same sequence cabanes ie front members first rear mem bers last diagonals After operation accurate wing alignment positive glue lower wing spars securely using long handle glue brush working down through cockpit dry remove pins its fun games Flying rubber version will begin trimming session after glide tests good glide established give prop about 50 winds launch carefully over something nice soft preferably feather bed medium grass will use nine propeller experimented power until found four strands 3/16 flat rubber about right point can say model must trimmed its own right simply task fly trim adjust fly trim adjust optimum did show down thrust drawings proper alignment and/or balance attained some vertical thrust adjustment will prob ably necessary compensate three ounces under good conditions power indicated good 30-second airplane however want lighten up bit can greatly improve performance rubber fly R/C version same general rules apply Bal ance adjust good glide try power making necessary trim changes required word caution dont overpower model real air plane flew low slow must rendition 26 Model Aviation Although biplanes make picturesque models center section struts mounting top wing scare builders plan includes triedand-true jig easily made up fits atop fuselage automatic place ment sanding strut ends proper lengths angles meet wing Note free-wheeling wind-from-front end top left picture Structure beneath shows parts close scale possibleright number ribs croaspieces etc Right-hand pictures show smaller gas prop RC version struts wiring build version neces sary modification access hatch fuselage bottom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1975/07
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 26
fl1oy ost w tG Bowers THE COLLAPSE stock market 1929 followed great depression 1930s came time Americans filled unprecedented enthusiasm aviation large extent mania flying brought about Lindberghs successful Atlantic crossing followed other daring h\tory-making flights economy time however tle enthusiasm manifested itself form reading aviation publications day dreaming time could afford buy airplane become pilot other times history determined resource ful Individuals content merely day dream put dr&ims ideas action de velopment actual hardware barns shops basements became small aircraft factories just case homebuilders today utilizing such tools materials engines could readily obtained course efforts futile also quite successful example Pietenpol Air Camper powered cheap plentiful Model Ford en gine period began under such circumstances still homebuilders favorite now some 45 years later Another example subject article Wiley Post Model began project enthusiastic Ford garage mechanic Enid OkIa Unfortunately name gifted individual has slipped oblivion owner garage Mr Straughn suffi ciently interested employees crea tion establish Straughn Airplane Co 1934 Wichita Kan small Model Ford engine powered twoplace biplane side side seating placed production Only three air planes built company beset financial problems ma chine intended sell under $1000 costing build 1935 corporation Oklahoma City bought manufacturing rights airplane named after Oklahomas famous flier far known use name connection Wiley Post ever venture dozen airplanes pro duced reportedly selling $1438 company succumbed another tragedy era flew little ship indicated very well liked being docile easy fly specifications performance Wiley Post typical light plane day its construction wing span 28 ft length overall 19 ft 8 weights empty gross 581 998 lbs respectively fuel capacity 7 gal 35 gallon/ hour consumption rate Maximum speed 80 mph cruise ranging 60 70 landing speed reportedly 25 mph Absolute service ceilings 12000 10000 ft construction conventional welded steel fuselage tail framework wooden wings fabric covering According Aircraft World William Green Gerald Pollinger two examples Wiley Post Model U S Civil Register 1965 active storage does select given aircraft model suppose answers question modelers matter aesthetics could find beauty Storch Stuka Yet favorites just others turned-on ungainly Jenny Cub Wasnt said beauty eyes beholder far modeling con cerned should expanded say July1975 23 Build two waysrubber tail-wagger RC original did well both systems power beauty eyes beholder given time given purpose reason selected Wiley Post indoor rubber-powered project turned out beautiful model indoor flying site simply didnt justice spite adjusting seemed right hand turn model liked big circles resigned myself th fact best suited outdooors However during careful check alignment discovered problema slight amount washin top wing panels other corrected model flies nicely still feel better suited outdoor flying lazy calm summer evenings Since weight Cox 020 Pee Wee engine very nearly equals weight propeller rubber make power job Better yet little ACE Baby pulse R/C unit weighs slightly over three ounces will save lots long chases retrieve model Look figures wing area 187 sq 13 sq ft model weight complete engine radio can easily held 10 oz under gives wing loading 8 oz er sq ft experience small schoolyard scale R/C models becoming popular have found wing loading perfect Needless say little model has unlimited possibilities keeping original concept prototype 42 years ago cheap build fly either mode Best dont have burn 10 gal gasoline car going out suitable flying fieldjust walk over local school yard let rip Construction Construction simple fast Start building two fuselage sides 3/32 sq medium balsa directly plan select R/C version may use 3/32 sq spruce longerons stick balsa uprights diagonals cross members Join sides cut form ers 1/16 sheet stock glueing place after sanding use Titebond glue almost entirely model building primar ily because can thinned water easily applied brush however applications prefer old standby Ambroid Such place covering forward decking 1/32 sheet easily done using four pieces cut shape held place masking tape until glue dry Never use pins will split wood bends Add soft balsa blocks cowl cheeks chin sand shape along / 16 plywood nose plate help add nose weight needed rubber version provide solid support 1/16 plywood firewall 020 engine used Now add 1/16 sq stringers turtledeck install tailskid landing I/B SQ LEADING EDGE & LAZ\ TIPS FROM x Iis 5mpg _- IJT ST RUT111L IIPOSITII ISPARSSTRU II3/32/ POSfl -Iz[I 1_i_V177___ I------AILERONS ON TOP WING ONLY 3/32 X IM TRAILING EDGE ALL RImS I/U SNEET MAIN RU 24 REQ CENTER SECT RIBB REQ FRONT REAR TOP WING ICIHERS/32 PL INSTRUMENT PANEL NT THRUST RUSEN 020 GALSA NOSE BLOCK uiMI SOFT SHEET —II__ OP VIEW Si II j ON N/C VERSION SHIFT BATTERIES FOR PROPER BALANCE WINDSHIELD PATTERN STNUCTURE FDI ROD II BEARING -Iy I/IS PLY FIREWALL POSITION FOR 020 POWERED VERSION/32 SHEET COVERING / RAD CAP~124zX- I RADIATOR HOSE2 3 PLASTIC TIflEIALL P IiIGPLYCUTBiDETODO EDTYPICAL STRUT CROSSSECTION LINE ON 020 POWERED VERSION P- 4I/IGSQS S riT 7--i ill I. II Ii 4r-&-Hr -11TACEBABYRiSTRIPE COLOR U -x UWIT SHOWN BY 1~~~-2 DOTTEDLINEB COX 020 PEE WEE U-.-.-.. SHOWN BY DOTTED IASOFTBNEE3/32 SHEET PLATES LINES FOR N/C\i, ALU TUBECASANE STRUT MOUNTING VERSIONEX~TI/32 WIRE- FILL IN WITH /32 SHEET MID BIDE VIEWIFRONT NOTE USE B 5COVER WITH TISSUEI UIEET PLASTIC PROP ON STRUT RUBBER VERSIONII Th i 71 K77m pI -POSITIONS\ -Tr BI ANDI V TREXLER SOLDERBALLOON WHEELSTAPEH gear fuselage may set aside until after wings tail built quite simple need few words advice laminate almost wing tips tail outlines 1/32 strips soaked hot water few mIn utes bonded Titebond glue very simple strength weight savings well worth Just cut form inside radius curve 24 Model Aviation LAMINATE 1/32 X 3/ 3/32 TORQUE ROD WS I/B SO LEADING EDGE F- I/IS SHEET /STRUT 3/ BACKINGDOUBLE1116 50POSIT32 IRIBSSPARSSCRAP J LNATE IFS 1/32 X I/S 3/32 X 1/4 TRAILING EDGE /32 SHEET RIDS 24 REQ jET 3/ S IDIH I3/32 XS/I6 / 3/32X I/S BOTTON WING JOINERS N I/32X3/32 FRONT REAR 1/32 PLY RAD CAP 9 THREAD RIGGING CABANE STRUTS IASSEMULE INTERPLANE 3/32 X 3/16 SPRUCE j STRUTS IN POSITION OF B_ 2 3/52 SQ SPRUCE LONGERONS NM ON RiG VERSION RUDDR CROSS SECTION 4S IRE I/IS SHEET OMITTED FOR CLARITY 7 2 ALU TB RUBBER PIN GLUE WELL APE LAMINATE RADIATOR CONST //IesHEr/16 SQ BRASS MESH 46X3/32I~MDOUSLE SPAR AND MYLAR ES ON RiG VERSION iii 1/32 SHEET PLATES BEARINGS I/IS ON R/C VERSION BAMBOO TAIL SKID FRONT - -I TOP VIEW iii 3/32 SET II II -II II SOURCES OF DATA I THE AIRCRAFT OF THE WORLD GREEN S POLLINGER 2 THE RESTORER MAGAZINE MAY-JUNE 1962 3 AVIATION MAGAZINE L 1934 4 JANES ALL THE WORLDS AIRCRAFT 1935 S AERO DIGEST MAGAZINES CIRCA MID ISSOS A/s WBIND AND SOLD NOTE ALL PARTS ARE BALSA UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON PLAN COVER ENTIRE MODEL WITH JAP TISSUE STANDARD AIRCRAFT COLOR YELLOW OR CREAM WITH BLACK NUMERALS AND TRIM DETAILS ARE BLACK COPPER AND SILVER WILEY POST MODEL FOR RUBBER POWER OR 020 PULSE RUDDER RiG ISCALEI 25 II2SPAN 2OLENOTHI575QAREA WEIGHT RUBBER VERSION30Z RiG SSOZ DESIGNED DRAWN AND BUILT BY HURST G BOWERS FEB 1975 0 1 constructed sand rub soap candle along edge prevent stick ing take wet strips apply glue stack other continued page 26 23 Inches 456 CJuly1975 25 Hold place around edge form masking tape until dry carefully remove form usually let dry overnight Once try method Im sure wont use other again select R/C version sure use two 3/32 sq spars rudder may separated hinged fin using Mylar strip hinges held place drop epoxy have put 1/32 sheet plates side rudder over location torque arm actuates drill 1/16 hole spar permit free loose insertion arm rudder Let emphasize must loose free sloppy build wings dont forget scrap balsa strut seats should top side bottom wings bottom sides top wings confusing isnt Now framework com pleted sand carefully cover model select R/C version sure leave access through bottom install radio equipment along provisions charging etc used yellow Jap tissue beautiful doped three four coats Sig Lite Coat low-shrink clear dope strong entirely adequate either rubber light R/C models Use black tissue wing tail numerals however picture saw prototype did have construction details next quite simple radiator screen light brass mesh isnt available use piece hankerchief shirttail paint gold looks just good Make hoses cockpit pad ding black plastic tubing wire insula tion exhaust pipe /8 alu minum tubing now ready tedious task entire modelthe correct accurate installation cabane struts upon top wing mounted Care fully study drawings jig plans nd build scrap 3/32 balsa completed tape position shown top fuselage ward decking cut struts proper length sanding streamlined section Install two front struts first install front rear strut gether can cause jnaccurate align ment Cut small seat 1/32 sheet cowling insert end struts longeron former gussett position Pin tops struts securely notches top plate jig check carefully insure alignment glue base strut position epoxy front dry repeat opera tion rear struts dry sand four flush top jig top plate remove pins tape carefully separate jig fuselage Now align securely epoxy top wing onto cabane struts seat points provided underside center section dry install lower wing slipping spars notches provided bottom sides fuse lage Pin position glue time Install interplane struts same sequence cabanes ie front members first rear mem bers last diagonals After operation accurate wing alignment positive glue lower wing spars securely using long handle glue brush working down through cockpit dry remove pins its fun games Flying rubber version will begin trimming session after glide tests good glide established give prop about 50 winds launch carefully over something nice soft preferably feather bed medium grass will use nine propeller experimented power until found four strands 3/16 flat rubber about right point can say model must trimmed its own right simply task fly trim adjust fly trim adjust optimum did show down thrust drawings proper alignment and/or balance attained some vertical thrust adjustment will prob ably necessary compensate three ounces under good conditions power indicated good 30-second airplane however want lighten up bit can greatly improve performance rubber fly R/C version same general rules apply Bal ance adjust good glide try power making necessary trim changes required word caution dont overpower model real air plane flew low slow must rendition 26 Model Aviation Although biplanes make picturesque models center section struts mounting top wing scare builders plan includes triedand-true jig easily made up fits atop fuselage automatic place ment sanding strut ends proper lengths angles meet wing Note free-wheeling wind-from-front end top left picture Structure beneath shows parts close scale possibleright number ribs croaspieces etc Right-hand pictures show smaller gas prop RC version struts wiring build version neces sary modification access hatch fuselage bottom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1975/07
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 26
fl1oy ost w tG Bowers THE COLLAPSE stock market 1929 followed great depression 1930s came time Americans filled unprecedented enthusiasm aviation large extent mania flying brought about Lindberghs successful Atlantic crossing followed other daring h\tory-making flights economy time however tle enthusiasm manifested itself form reading aviation publications day dreaming time could afford buy airplane become pilot other times history determined resource ful Individuals content merely day dream put dr&ims ideas action de velopment actual hardware barns shops basements became small aircraft factories just case homebuilders today utilizing such tools materials engines could readily obtained course efforts futile also quite successful example Pietenpol Air Camper powered cheap plentiful Model Ford en gine period began under such circumstances still homebuilders favorite now some 45 years later Another example subject article Wiley Post Model began project enthusiastic Ford garage mechanic Enid OkIa Unfortunately name gifted individual has slipped oblivion owner garage Mr Straughn suffi ciently interested employees crea tion establish Straughn Airplane Co 1934 Wichita Kan small Model Ford engine powered twoplace biplane side side seating placed production Only three air planes built company beset financial problems ma chine intended sell under $1000 costing build 1935 corporation Oklahoma City bought manufacturing rights airplane named after Oklahomas famous flier far known use name connection Wiley Post ever venture dozen airplanes pro duced reportedly selling $1438 company succumbed another tragedy era flew little ship indicated very well liked being docile easy fly specifications performance Wiley Post typical light plane day its construction wing span 28 ft length overall 19 ft 8 weights empty gross 581 998 lbs respectively fuel capacity 7 gal 35 gallon/ hour consumption rate Maximum speed 80 mph cruise ranging 60 70 landing speed reportedly 25 mph Absolute service ceilings 12000 10000 ft construction conventional welded steel fuselage tail framework wooden wings fabric covering According Aircraft World William Green Gerald Pollinger two examples Wiley Post Model U S Civil Register 1965 active storage does select given aircraft model suppose answers question modelers matter aesthetics could find beauty Storch Stuka Yet favorites just others turned-on ungainly Jenny Cub Wasnt said beauty eyes beholder far modeling con cerned should expanded say July1975 23 Build two waysrubber tail-wagger RC original did well both systems power beauty eyes beholder given time given purpose reason selected Wiley Post indoor rubber-powered project turned out beautiful model indoor flying site simply didnt justice spite adjusting seemed right hand turn model liked big circles resigned myself th fact best suited outdooors However during careful check alignment discovered problema slight amount washin top wing panels other corrected model flies nicely still feel better suited outdoor flying lazy calm summer evenings Since weight Cox 020 Pee Wee engine very nearly equals weight propeller rubber make power job Better yet little ACE Baby pulse R/C unit weighs slightly over three ounces will save lots long chases retrieve model Look figures wing area 187 sq 13 sq ft model weight complete engine radio can easily held 10 oz under gives wing loading 8 oz er sq ft experience small schoolyard scale R/C models becoming popular have found wing loading perfect Needless say little model has unlimited possibilities keeping original concept prototype 42 years ago cheap build fly either mode Best dont have burn 10 gal gasoline car going out suitable flying fieldjust walk over local school yard let rip Construction Construction simple fast Start building two fuselage sides 3/32 sq medium balsa directly plan select R/C version may use 3/32 sq spruce longerons stick balsa uprights diagonals cross members Join sides cut form ers 1/16 sheet stock glueing place after sanding use Titebond glue almost entirely model building primar ily because can thinned water easily applied brush however applications prefer old standby Ambroid Such place covering forward decking 1/32 sheet easily done using four pieces cut shape held place masking tape until glue dry Never use pins will split wood bends Add soft balsa blocks cowl cheeks chin sand shape along / 16 plywood nose plate help add nose weight needed rubber version provide solid support 1/16 plywood firewall 020 engine used Now add 1/16 sq stringers turtledeck install tailskid landing I/B SQ LEADING EDGE & LAZ\ TIPS FROM x Iis 5mpg _- IJT ST RUT111L IIPOSITII ISPARSSTRU II3/32/ POSfl -Iz[I 1_i_V177___ I------AILERONS ON TOP WING ONLY 3/32 X IM TRAILING EDGE ALL RImS I/U SNEET MAIN RU 24 REQ CENTER SECT RIBB REQ FRONT REAR TOP WING ICIHERS/32 PL INSTRUMENT PANEL NT THRUST RUSEN 020 GALSA NOSE BLOCK uiMI SOFT SHEET —II__ OP VIEW Si II j ON N/C VERSION SHIFT BATTERIES FOR PROPER BALANCE WINDSHIELD PATTERN 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-I TOP VIEW iii 3/32 SET II II -II II SOURCES OF DATA I THE AIRCRAFT OF THE WORLD GREEN S POLLINGER 2 THE RESTORER MAGAZINE MAY-JUNE 1962 3 AVIATION MAGAZINE L 1934 4 JANES ALL THE WORLDS AIRCRAFT 1935 S AERO DIGEST MAGAZINES CIRCA MID ISSOS A/s WBIND AND SOLD NOTE ALL PARTS ARE BALSA UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON PLAN COVER ENTIRE MODEL WITH JAP TISSUE STANDARD AIRCRAFT COLOR YELLOW OR CREAM WITH BLACK NUMERALS AND TRIM DETAILS ARE BLACK COPPER AND SILVER WILEY POST MODEL FOR RUBBER POWER OR 020 PULSE RUDDER RiG ISCALEI 25 II2SPAN 2OLENOTHI575QAREA WEIGHT RUBBER VERSION30Z RiG SSOZ DESIGNED DRAWN AND BUILT BY HURST G BOWERS FEB 1975 0 1 constructed sand rub soap candle along edge prevent stick ing take wet strips apply glue stack other continued page 26 23 Inches 456 CJuly1975 25 Hold place around edge form masking tape until dry carefully remove form usually let dry overnight Once try method Im sure wont use other again select R/C version sure use two 3/32 sq spars rudder may separated hinged fin using Mylar strip hinges held place drop epoxy have put 1/32 sheet plates side rudder over location torque arm actuates drill 1/16 hole spar permit free loose insertion arm rudder Let emphasize must loose free sloppy build wings dont forget scrap balsa strut seats should top side bottom wings bottom sides top wings confusing isnt Now framework com pleted sand carefully cover model select R/C version sure leave access through bottom install radio equipment along provisions charging etc used yellow Jap tissue beautiful doped three four coats Sig Lite Coat low-shrink clear dope strong entirely adequate either rubber light R/C models Use black tissue wing tail numerals however picture saw prototype did have construction details next quite simple radiator screen light brass mesh isnt available use piece hankerchief shirttail paint gold looks just good Make hoses cockpit pad ding black plastic tubing wire insula tion exhaust pipe /8 alu minum tubing now ready tedious task entire modelthe correct accurate installation cabane struts upon top wing mounted Care fully study drawings jig plans nd build scrap 3/32 balsa completed tape position shown top fuselage ward decking cut struts proper length sanding streamlined section Install two front struts first install front rear strut gether can cause jnaccurate align ment Cut small seat 1/32 sheet cowling insert end struts longeron former gussett position Pin tops struts securely notches top plate jig check carefully insure alignment glue base strut position epoxy front dry repeat opera tion rear struts dry sand four flush top jig top plate remove pins tape carefully separate jig fuselage Now align securely epoxy top wing onto cabane struts seat points provided underside center section dry install lower wing slipping spars notches provided bottom sides fuse lage Pin position glue time Install interplane struts same sequence cabanes ie front members first rear mem bers last diagonals After operation accurate wing alignment positive glue lower wing spars securely using long handle glue brush working down through cockpit dry remove pins its fun games Flying rubber version will begin trimming session after glide tests good glide established give prop about 50 winds launch carefully over something nice soft preferably feather bed medium grass will use nine propeller experimented power until found four strands 3/16 flat rubber about right point can say model must trimmed its own right simply task fly trim adjust fly trim adjust optimum did show down thrust drawings proper alignment and/or balance attained some vertical thrust adjustment will prob ably necessary compensate three ounces under good conditions power indicated good 30-second airplane however want lighten up bit can greatly improve performance rubber fly R/C version same general rules apply Bal ance adjust good glide try power making necessary trim changes required word caution dont overpower model real air plane flew low slow must rendition 26 Model Aviation Although biplanes make picturesque models center section struts mounting top wing scare builders plan includes triedand-true jig easily made up fits atop fuselage automatic place ment sanding strut ends proper lengths angles meet wing Note free-wheeling wind-from-front end top left picture Structure beneath shows parts close scale possibleright number ribs croaspieces etc Right-hand pictures show smaller gas prop RC version struts wiring build version neces sary modification access hatch fuselage bottom